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LOYOLA MAROON Vol. XLIV Loyola University, New Orleans, La., Friday, February 9, 1968 No. 15 Students organize to aid Negro 'Plastic face The formation of a new organization to promote the fulfillment of the Negro student on campus and to introduce him fully into Loyola's life was announced by Ronald Nabonne, a Negro junior. The announcement was made last week at a Loyola Chi Rho Mu meeting. Since then, the new organization has had several preliminary meetings, through its name has not yet been selected. "We bear no ill will towards anyone,"anyone," said Nabonne. "Any openminded students who are willing may join." At present the organization is predominantly Negro, having only two white members. "The Negro student at Loyola is only half a student," he said. "He is just a plastic face on campus without a voice or a third dimension other than academic. Our organization intends to provide the Negro with a voice so that he can right his lopsidedness."Nabonne is attempting to get his organization chartered, but said this is not the reason for his statement welcoming white students. "We feel that as a group we have something definite to offer whites," he said, "that is, a new perspective on the Negro and therefore a new perspective on whites themselves and American society." Nabonne commented that for too long the Negro has taken a back seat and allowed himself to be too greatly advised and influenced by the opinions of white as to just what is best for himself. Nabonne feels that the main trouble with this is that whites too often mistake their own needs for those of the Negro. "The solution to the race problem for most whites is the 'gradual' assimilation of Negroes into the lily white structure of white society so whites supposedly can have time to adjust. In other words, Negroes will "be given" their rights gradually with the fluctuations and whims of white minds. We feel that it is ironic and unfortunate that Negroes should have to suffer the indignity of being given rights that should be their's from the start." Nabonne said he feels it is the responsibility of Negroes to tell whites "the way it is," and help save American society by pointing out ills that exist before they erupt into violence. "We intend to try and open the eyes of whites to the fact that Negroes are not simply subjects or foreigners but individuals and American citizens who have something very important to offer via self-expression, self-development and self-determination," Nabonne said. Nabonne said his organization will help alleviate much of the Christian complacency and hypocrisy present on campus. "We hope," said Nabonne, "to bring Loyola of age in its racial thinking and help Christianity be as dynamic as it should be." Some of the immediate problems Nabonne says his group will look into on campus will be: —The absence of Negroes in campus fraternities and sororities. —The alleged communication gap between whites and Negroes. —The social dissatisfaction of Negroes on Loyola's campus. —The need for more Negro say in university affairs. —The unfounded and stereotyped prejudices sometimes harbored by whites toward Negroes. Jewish-Christian Institute plans to publish accounts Plans are now being made for the publication of the proceedings of a Jewish-Christian Institute recently held at Loyola said the Rev. J. Emile Pfister, S.J.. theology department chairman. The purpose of the three-day institure was to show that little of the post- Biblical history of the Jewish people is available to Christians. The sessions involved addresses by renowned Jewish scholars, followed by group seminars and question and answer periods. Father Pfister said that he felt that the institute had been an outstanding success, "not only because of its excellent academic quality and tone, but because it will contribute much to a deeper and lasting understanding between the Christians and Jews of the New Orleans area." "It is also hoped," he continued, "that this institute will serve as a model for further endeavors along this line—not only locally, but also in the United States as a whole." The main speakers at the institute were Dr. Joseph L. Lichten, director of Intercultural Affairs of the Anti- Defamation League of B'nai B'rith; Rabbi Jack Bemporad, director of the Commission of Worship of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations in New York; and Rabbi Arnold Wolf of the Congregation Solel in Glencee, 111. Dr. Lichten spoke on "The Holocaust and the Search for Meaning— The Historical Implication," while Rabbi Bemporah discussed the "Theological and Moral Implications of the Holocaust," both of which dealt with the Nazi persecution of the Jews. The final speaker. Rabbi Wolf, discussed "Israel and the Concept of Jewish Peoplehoods." The institute was sponsored by the New Orleans Consortion and the Anti- Defamation League of B'nai B'rith. The institute was conceived by Father Pfister, George McKenna, a member of the sociology department Xavier; Kenneth T. Urquart, dean of Dominican College; and A.I. Betnick, director of the Southcentral Regional Office of B'nai B'rith. Placement Office reports files of Peace Corps lost in mail Students who were interviewed by the Peace Corps during its recent visit to the campus are asked to contact the Loyola Placement Office. Mrs. Mary Walther requested that these students call her immediately. She said the Peace Corps officials have informed her that the files on these students were lost in the mail and that the Peace Corps has no records on students they talked to here. Mrs. Walther also said that should any other students be interested in the Peace Corps they should contact her soon. She said she will arrange for another visit by the Peace Corps if enough students are interested. Negro assuming wrong attitude By KATHY ROSE Hercules says The Negro is assuming the wrong attitude in his struggle to fit into Western society said Frank Hercules, noted Negro American author, in a lecture Monday in Danna Center. The theme of the lecture was "James Baldwin's Negro Gimmick." Baldwin is an American Negro author who employs a technique of making the white man feel guilty about the plight of Negroes in society. Hercules criticized this technique that Baldwin and other Negroes practice. Hercules labeled the attitude of some Negroes as "The Negro Gimmick."Hercules said that the white man has realized the problems of the Negro, and that this "Gimmick" will not raise the status of the Negro. "Negroes," said Hercules," are like children crying to be socially accepted by other children who won't have them." The author pointed out that Negroes want to fit into society but they don't want to contribute to it. "It is impossible to integrate two segments of society that are not equal," said Hercules. The problem of the Negro is a sociological one, he said, and thus the situation needs an army of sociologists, not an army with guns that the North imposes on the South. Nothing can be gained by force, he said. However, Hercules pointed out that the Negro has been free for 100 years, and that the color of the Negro's skin sets him apart for prejudice.Hercules said that liberals, social workers, and do-gooders, make the mistake of grouping Negroes in "one black lump." Negroes are not treated as individuals with different backgrounds or with different opinions, he said. "The only time Negroes act the same is when they are in a mob," he said. "In America, white skin is the only credentials a man needs for respect," and he pointed out that a white man may be ignorant, stupid or perverse, but a Negro is below him no matter what he has accomplished. This unearned superiority of the white man makes a mockery of democracy, he said, and this causes resentment. "The Negro is forced to show respect no matter what he thinks of the white man. This makes him hypersensitive towards slights, and has made the Negro develop a psychology of "two faces" Hercules said. The author criticized the attitude of James Baldwin, who wants the white man and the Negro to "marry." This means to integrate almost completely by being able to join any organization or attend any school. Baldwin's policy does not uphold the theory of live and let live, but rather it strives for "Marry or we burn" said Hercules. Personally, Hercules is against the Negro imposing his company on whites. The author said, "The Negro should model the Jews. The Jews did not cry to be accepted, rather they built private institutions for themselves that were superior to the places in which they were not accepted. This made America better." He said that the Negro cannot play two sides of the fence. The Negro cannot be on the defensive like a child, and at the same time contribute to society so that he will be able to fit into the society of the Western man. Hercules is a visiting scholar at Xavier University, and he will give a series of four lectures at Loyola this semester. / SEE IT THIS WA Y: Author Frank Hercules (second from right) explains some of his ideas, following his lecture on James Baldwin which he delivered Monday night. He talks with the Photo by Ed Curd* Rev. Henry Montecino, S.J., the Rev. Charles O'Neill, S.J., and Raymond Poret. Hercules has three more lectures scheduled at Loyola this semester. Two students are arrested for marijuana By ED CURDA and FERREL GUILLORY Two Loyola students were arrested Tuesday for alleged possession of marijuana, after they had come to the aid of two friends, who had apparently been overcome by carbon monoxide in an apartment. Steven Baker, A&S sophomore, and George Troxell, A&S senior, were charged after police said they had found marijuana gleanings on their clothing. Mark Robinson, one of the pair's friends, is dead. The other, Michael Killebrew, was in fair condition in Charity Hospital at last report at noon Thursday. Both are former Loyola students, who transferred to another school. Orleans Parish Coroner Dr. Nicholas Chetta said Wednesday morning after an autopsy Robinson had died of carbon monoxide poisoning, but that further investigation is being made, including a test for possible drug poisoning. These tests, he said, may take as long as a week. Baker and Troxell are free after each posted $1,500 bail, pending possible arraignment and trail. No date has been set for any court action. Funeral rites for Robinson were conducted yesterday in Ruston, La. He was buried following a Requiem Mass in St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Ruston. A Requiem Mass was said for Robinson in Holy Name of Jesus Church at Loyola yesterday at 12:30 p.m. Robinson was a native of Camden, Ark., and lived in Memphis, Tenn., during his high school years. His brother, William, made final identification of the body. Baker arrived at Robinson's apartment at 5208 Laurel St. early Tuesday afternoon and discovered Robinson and Killebrew in an extremely weakened condition, friends report. These people say Baker noticed gas fumes in the room and a gas heater burning. According to these reports, Baker then called Troxell. Troxell in turn, sources say, called some friends at Loyola, who immediately called a doctor and an ambulance. Trowell and one of his friends went to the apartment to assist, reports say. Baker, these sources say, had opened windows, moved Killebrew to a position in which he could obtain fresh air and covered him with a blanket. Baker apparently considered Robinson already dead, sources report. Reports say Troxell and a friend guided the ambulance team and a police squad car to the apartment. A coroner was summoned, these sources say, and Robinson was pronounced dead at the scene. Killebrew was thought to be in serious condition, according to reports, and was rushed to Charity Hospital. No criminal charges of any type have been brought against Killebrew. The police took Baker, Troxell and their friend to police headquarters, sources say, for questioning. While there, they were searched and marijuana gleanings were reportedly found in the clothing of Baker and Troxell. Their friend was cleared and released.On the basis of the gleanings. Baker and Troxell were booked for possession of marijuana. Wednesday morning Baker and Troxell were brought before Magis- MARK ROBINSON While a student at Loyola AN OPEN LETTER To the editor: Congratulations for the fine work of the Maroon in its special report on the Negro students and the general Loyola community in the February 2 issue. This type of probing and inquiring story represents interpretative journalism at its best. Such a candid look at this situation is a help to the Loyola community as well as to me. We of Loyola are happy to know that there has been full acceptance of the Negro student at the educational level. We are gravely concerned that some student organizations appear not to have reached the level of full, warm welcome. In this era of student initiative, of students' rights and freedoms, the administration continues to hope that the students are solving these problems on their own. We also expect that all campus organizations divest themselves of any last vestiges of racism and truly accept students on their individual merits. We have seen some acceptance, warm, human, Christian acceptance, instead of mere tolerance, on this campus, and we want to see it universally. This type of acceptance is based on the religious ideals to which Loyola subscribes. These are the ideals of Loyola and are the intentions of Loyola's administration, faculty, and student body as a whole, regardless of federal regulations. We are happy that federal legislation has made it possible in the South to be freed of the burden of oppressive legislation that formerly forced separation upon the white and Negro communities and individuals. In the spirit of wholesome exercise of this freedom, we welcome the prescription that government aid should not be given if there is racial discrimination against some of the citizens of that government. This aid should be given to all citizens without discrimination of race or creed. Loyola University wholeheartedly supports the government in this matter because this practice is in keeping with our Christian beliefs and ideals. As mentioned before, the task of solving this problem in the campus organizations lies in the hands of the students themselves. They are to find effective solutions. However, if after a brief period, it were brought to my attention that a racist philosophy in discrimination against Loyola students did really exist in a particular organization, then it would be necessary to revoke the charter of any such organization as being alien to Loyola life. I look forward to reading more in the Maroon on these matters and will utilize any new information that might be presented. I encourage you to urge your fellow students to implement the ideals of Christ. With best wishes for further success during the remainder of the school year, I am Sincerely, Joseph Molloy, S.J. Vice-President for Student Affairs (continued on page 4)

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LOYOLA MAROON Vol. XLIV Loyola University, New Orleans, La., Friday, February 9, 1968 No. 15 Students organize to aid Negro 'Plastic face The formation of a new organization to promote the fulfillment of the Negro student on campus and to introduce him fully into Loyola's life was announced by Ronald Nabonne, a Negro junior. The announcement was made last week at a Loyola Chi Rho Mu meeting. Since then, the new organization has had several preliminary meetings, through its name has not yet been selected. "We bear no ill will towards anyone,"anyone," said Nabonne. "Any openminded students who are willing may join." At present the organization is predominantly Negro, having only two white members. "The Negro student at Loyola is only half a student," he said. "He is just a plastic face on campus without a voice or a third dimension other than academic. Our organization intends to provide the Negro with a voice so that he can right his lopsidedness."Nabonne is attempting to get his organization chartered, but said this is not the reason for his statement welcoming white students. "We feel that as a group we have something definite to offer whites," he said, "that is, a new perspective on the Negro and therefore a new perspective on whites themselves and American society." Nabonne commented that for too long the Negro has taken a back seat and allowed himself to be too greatly advised and influenced by the opinions of white as to just what is best for himself. Nabonne feels that the main trouble with this is that whites too often mistake their own needs for those of the Negro. "The solution to the race problem for most whites is the 'gradual' assimilation of Negroes into the lily white structure of white society so whites supposedly can have time to adjust. In other words, Negroes will "be given" their rights gradually with the fluctuations and whims of white minds. We feel that it is ironic and unfortunate that Negroes should have to suffer the indignity of being given rights that should be their's from the start." Nabonne said he feels it is the responsibility of Negroes to tell whites "the way it is," and help save American society by pointing out ills that exist before they erupt into violence. "We intend to try and open the eyes of whites to the fact that Negroes are not simply subjects or foreigners but individuals and American citizens who have something very important to offer via self-expression, self-development and self-determination," Nabonne said. Nabonne said his organization will help alleviate much of the Christian complacency and hypocrisy present on campus. "We hope," said Nabonne, "to bring Loyola of age in its racial thinking and help Christianity be as dynamic as it should be." Some of the immediate problems Nabonne says his group will look into on campus will be: —The absence of Negroes in campus fraternities and sororities. —The alleged communication gap between whites and Negroes. —The social dissatisfaction of Negroes on Loyola's campus. —The need for more Negro say in university affairs. —The unfounded and stereotyped prejudices sometimes harbored by whites toward Negroes. Jewish-Christian Institute plans to publish accounts Plans are now being made for the publication of the proceedings of a Jewish-Christian Institute recently held at Loyola said the Rev. J. Emile Pfister, S.J.. theology department chairman. The purpose of the three-day institure was to show that little of the post- Biblical history of the Jewish people is available to Christians. The sessions involved addresses by renowned Jewish scholars, followed by group seminars and question and answer periods. Father Pfister said that he felt that the institute had been an outstanding success, "not only because of its excellent academic quality and tone, but because it will contribute much to a deeper and lasting understanding between the Christians and Jews of the New Orleans area." "It is also hoped," he continued, "that this institute will serve as a model for further endeavors along this line—not only locally, but also in the United States as a whole." The main speakers at the institute were Dr. Joseph L. Lichten, director of Intercultural Affairs of the Anti- Defamation League of B'nai B'rith; Rabbi Jack Bemporad, director of the Commission of Worship of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations in New York; and Rabbi Arnold Wolf of the Congregation Solel in Glencee, 111. Dr. Lichten spoke on "The Holocaust and the Search for Meaning— The Historical Implication," while Rabbi Bemporah discussed the "Theological and Moral Implications of the Holocaust," both of which dealt with the Nazi persecution of the Jews. The final speaker. Rabbi Wolf, discussed "Israel and the Concept of Jewish Peoplehoods." The institute was sponsored by the New Orleans Consortion and the Anti- Defamation League of B'nai B'rith. The institute was conceived by Father Pfister, George McKenna, a member of the sociology department Xavier; Kenneth T. Urquart, dean of Dominican College; and A.I. Betnick, director of the Southcentral Regional Office of B'nai B'rith. Placement Office reports files of Peace Corps lost in mail Students who were interviewed by the Peace Corps during its recent visit to the campus are asked to contact the Loyola Placement Office. Mrs. Mary Walther requested that these students call her immediately. She said the Peace Corps officials have informed her that the files on these students were lost in the mail and that the Peace Corps has no records on students they talked to here. Mrs. Walther also said that should any other students be interested in the Peace Corps they should contact her soon. She said she will arrange for another visit by the Peace Corps if enough students are interested. Negro assuming wrong attitude By KATHY ROSE Hercules says The Negro is assuming the wrong attitude in his struggle to fit into Western society said Frank Hercules, noted Negro American author, in a lecture Monday in Danna Center. The theme of the lecture was "James Baldwin's Negro Gimmick." Baldwin is an American Negro author who employs a technique of making the white man feel guilty about the plight of Negroes in society. Hercules criticized this technique that Baldwin and other Negroes practice. Hercules labeled the attitude of some Negroes as "The Negro Gimmick."Hercules said that the white man has realized the problems of the Negro, and that this "Gimmick" will not raise the status of the Negro. "Negroes," said Hercules," are like children crying to be socially accepted by other children who won't have them." The author pointed out that Negroes want to fit into society but they don't want to contribute to it. "It is impossible to integrate two segments of society that are not equal," said Hercules. The problem of the Negro is a sociological one, he said, and thus the situation needs an army of sociologists, not an army with guns that the North imposes on the South. Nothing can be gained by force, he said. However, Hercules pointed out that the Negro has been free for 100 years, and that the color of the Negro's skin sets him apart for prejudice.Hercules said that liberals, social workers, and do-gooders, make the mistake of grouping Negroes in "one black lump." Negroes are not treated as individuals with different backgrounds or with different opinions, he said. "The only time Negroes act the same is when they are in a mob," he said. "In America, white skin is the only credentials a man needs for respect," and he pointed out that a white man may be ignorant, stupid or perverse, but a Negro is below him no matter what he has accomplished. This unearned superiority of the white man makes a mockery of democracy, he said, and this causes resentment. "The Negro is forced to show respect no matter what he thinks of the white man. This makes him hypersensitive towards slights, and has made the Negro develop a psychology of "two faces" Hercules said. The author criticized the attitude of James Baldwin, who wants the white man and the Negro to "marry." This means to integrate almost completely by being able to join any organization or attend any school. Baldwin's policy does not uphold the theory of live and let live, but rather it strives for "Marry or we burn" said Hercules. Personally, Hercules is against the Negro imposing his company on whites. The author said, "The Negro should model the Jews. The Jews did not cry to be accepted, rather they built private institutions for themselves that were superior to the places in which they were not accepted. This made America better." He said that the Negro cannot play two sides of the fence. The Negro cannot be on the defensive like a child, and at the same time contribute to society so that he will be able to fit into the society of the Western man. Hercules is a visiting scholar at Xavier University, and he will give a series of four lectures at Loyola this semester. / SEE IT THIS WA Y: Author Frank Hercules (second from right) explains some of his ideas, following his lecture on James Baldwin which he delivered Monday night. He talks with the Photo by Ed Curd* Rev. Henry Montecino, S.J., the Rev. Charles O'Neill, S.J., and Raymond Poret. Hercules has three more lectures scheduled at Loyola this semester. Two students are arrested for marijuana By ED CURDA and FERREL GUILLORY Two Loyola students were arrested Tuesday for alleged possession of marijuana, after they had come to the aid of two friends, who had apparently been overcome by carbon monoxide in an apartment. Steven Baker, A&S sophomore, and George Troxell, A&S senior, were charged after police said they had found marijuana gleanings on their clothing. Mark Robinson, one of the pair's friends, is dead. The other, Michael Killebrew, was in fair condition in Charity Hospital at last report at noon Thursday. Both are former Loyola students, who transferred to another school. Orleans Parish Coroner Dr. Nicholas Chetta said Wednesday morning after an autopsy Robinson had died of carbon monoxide poisoning, but that further investigation is being made, including a test for possible drug poisoning. These tests, he said, may take as long as a week. Baker and Troxell are free after each posted $1,500 bail, pending possible arraignment and trail. No date has been set for any court action. Funeral rites for Robinson were conducted yesterday in Ruston, La. He was buried following a Requiem Mass in St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Ruston. A Requiem Mass was said for Robinson in Holy Name of Jesus Church at Loyola yesterday at 12:30 p.m. Robinson was a native of Camden, Ark., and lived in Memphis, Tenn., during his high school years. His brother, William, made final identification of the body. Baker arrived at Robinson's apartment at 5208 Laurel St. early Tuesday afternoon and discovered Robinson and Killebrew in an extremely weakened condition, friends report. These people say Baker noticed gas fumes in the room and a gas heater burning. According to these reports, Baker then called Troxell. Troxell in turn, sources say, called some friends at Loyola, who immediately called a doctor and an ambulance. Trowell and one of his friends went to the apartment to assist, reports say. Baker, these sources say, had opened windows, moved Killebrew to a position in which he could obtain fresh air and covered him with a blanket. Baker apparently considered Robinson already dead, sources report. Reports say Troxell and a friend guided the ambulance team and a police squad car to the apartment. A coroner was summoned, these sources say, and Robinson was pronounced dead at the scene. Killebrew was thought to be in serious condition, according to reports, and was rushed to Charity Hospital. No criminal charges of any type have been brought against Killebrew. The police took Baker, Troxell and their friend to police headquarters, sources say, for questioning. While there, they were searched and marijuana gleanings were reportedly found in the clothing of Baker and Troxell. Their friend was cleared and released.On the basis of the gleanings. Baker and Troxell were booked for possession of marijuana. Wednesday morning Baker and Troxell were brought before Magis- MARK ROBINSON While a student at Loyola AN OPEN LETTER To the editor: Congratulations for the fine work of the Maroon in its special report on the Negro students and the general Loyola community in the February 2 issue. This type of probing and inquiring story represents interpretative journalism at its best. Such a candid look at this situation is a help to the Loyola community as well as to me. We of Loyola are happy to know that there has been full acceptance of the Negro student at the educational level. We are gravely concerned that some student organizations appear not to have reached the level of full, warm welcome. In this era of student initiative, of students' rights and freedoms, the administration continues to hope that the students are solving these problems on their own. We also expect that all campus organizations divest themselves of any last vestiges of racism and truly accept students on their individual merits. We have seen some acceptance, warm, human, Christian acceptance, instead of mere tolerance, on this campus, and we want to see it universally. This type of acceptance is based on the religious ideals to which Loyola subscribes. These are the ideals of Loyola and are the intentions of Loyola's administration, faculty, and student body as a whole, regardless of federal regulations. We are happy that federal legislation has made it possible in the South to be freed of the burden of oppressive legislation that formerly forced separation upon the white and Negro communities and individuals. In the spirit of wholesome exercise of this freedom, we welcome the prescription that government aid should not be given if there is racial discrimination against some of the citizens of that government. This aid should be given to all citizens without discrimination of race or creed. Loyola University wholeheartedly supports the government in this matter because this practice is in keeping with our Christian beliefs and ideals. As mentioned before, the task of solving this problem in the campus organizations lies in the hands of the students themselves. They are to find effective solutions. However, if after a brief period, it were brought to my attention that a racist philosophy in discrimination against Loyola students did really exist in a particular organization, then it would be necessary to revoke the charter of any such organization as being alien to Loyola life. I look forward to reading more in the Maroon on these matters and will utilize any new information that might be presented. I encourage you to urge your fellow students to implement the ideals of Christ. With best wishes for further success during the remainder of the school year, I am Sincerely, Joseph Molloy, S.J. Vice-President for Student Affairs (continued on page 4)